1. and Your
Chapter 1

2. Working with change
Adolescence-the period of life when you prepare to be an adult
When does adolescence start?
What types of changes do we experience?

3. Working with change Physical change
Do they occur at the same rate for every person?
Hormones-chemicals that are released in the body which are the catalysts for physical change
Examples:
Acne
Squeakiness of a
developing male voice

4. Working with change Emotional change
The same hormones that spur physical growth affect emotions
Examples:
Why do emotional “ups and downs” tend to diminish as we reach adulthood?

5. Working with change Intellectual change
Develop the ability to imagine the consequences of actions and to think about alternatives
Develop the ability to reflect on the results of decisions and to learn from mistakes
Attitudes-thoughts and judgements about the world around you
Can attitudes be positive or negative?

6. Working with change Moral change
Learning the difference between right and wrong
Examples:
What could be the difficulty of acting accordingly?

7. Working with change
Social change
Peers-people your own age
Examples:

8. For this activity you will need a sheet of paper and pencil.
ASSESSMENT Activity
For this activity you will need a sheet of paper and pencil.

9. P=PHYSICAL E=EMOTIONAL I=INTELLECTUAL M=MORAL S=SOCIAL

10. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

11. Personality Development
Personality-the combination of characteristics that make you different from every other person
Your personality is affected by 3 different things:

12. Personality Development
Emotional
Each person feels the same basic emotions
Fear, happiness, pain, etc.
Your personality deciphers how you react to these emotions
How might two different people express sorrow?

13. Personality Development
Social
People are also different in how they relate to others
Preferring company vs. being alone
Some prefer a combination
Intellectual
Qualities of the mind and how it works
Deep thinkers vs. creatives
It takes getting to know a person well to see the full depth of that person’s personality!

14. The Origin of Personality
Your personality can be influenced by 2 factors:
Heredity-the set of characteristics that you inherit from your parents and ancestors
Environment-the circumstances, objects, and conditions that surround people
Which of the 2 is more influential?

15. Realizing your potential
Self-concept-how you define what you are
Self-esteem-the value or importance you place on yourself
Potential-becoming something more than what you are right now

16. WHICH TYPE OF “BOX” ARE YOU?
For this activity you will need one piece of paper and a pen or pencil.